Laws backs micro energy (From Yeovil Express)

Laws backs micro energy

3:39pm Monday 6th November 2006 in News By Steve Sowden

YEOVIL MP David Laws is supporting a proposal to increase the use of microgeneration as a power source. Microgeneration involves the generation of energy from renewable and low carbon sources on a local scale, such as small scale wind turbines and solar panels.

If passed, the bill will enable local authorities to set binding targets for the use of microgeneration in their local development plans.

Mr Laws said: "The opportunities created by micropower are huge. Expanding the use of microgeneration can be a key method in reducing our country's carbon emissions and lowering our harmful impact upon the environment.

"Micropower also brings the production of energy closer to the consumer. By generating your own power, it is possible to cut bills and be more energy efficient.

"The Government has finally recognised that action must be taken to end the damage we are doing to our environment. Micropower will enable people in Somerset to do their part to fight climate change."